Columbine anniversary stirs calls to unseal killers' home life
On the eighth anniversary of the Columbine massacre, residents mourn Virginia Tech victims and question Judge Lewis Babcock's ruling to seal for 20 years the parents’ testimony about Harris and Klebold. Survivors argue disclosure could aid prevention and deter copycats. Gov. Ritter urged a moment of silence for Virginia Tech.
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Senate committee backs $525 million fund for university repairs
Senate Ways and Means Committee endorsed spending 525 million over five years to repair deferred maintenance on Kansas state university campuses. The plan, rooted in a task force and Gov. Sebelius, targets 663 million in backlogged projects across six universities, with 93.5 million in the next budget year.
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Sebelius signs tax cut measures in Kansas
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed bills to reduce the tax burden by about 32 million for next year, phasing out the franchise tax for many firms and cutting taxes for seniors, the working poor, and homeowners 55 and older. The package accompanies a 12.3 billion budget and aims to spur job growth while warning against eroding the tax base. Local leaders praised the move as tax relief that can boost investment and employment.
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